11-30-2012, 08:03 PM | #1 |
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X5d Grille Transformation - COMPLETE
Got my performance kidney's and black upper center mesh grille today and should have the lower mesh grille tomorrow. I just couldn't wait for the lower piece before I started the transformation. Here's a few before and afters. Since I started, I also decided to plasti dip the fins on the outer grilles. Also, the pieces I'm removing will be FS soon.
I used this post to remove the bumper. http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=535688 Last edited by JJunkins; 12-02-2012 at 03:07 PM.. |
12-01-2012, 09:21 PM | #3 |
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where'd you get the black lower grills from? Looks awesome...i was going to plastidip mine....but im lazy...
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12-02-2012, 10:09 AM | #5 |
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I paid $130 for the kidneys. The upper mesh grille cost $32 and the lower was $66. I bought all the parts from the BMW dealership and used my CCA discount. I'll post all the part numbers when I get back to the house.
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12-02-2012, 12:37 PM | #7 |
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Lower Center Mesh Grille OEM 51-11-7-222-856
Upper Center Mesh Grille OEM 51-11-7-159-597 Performance Kidney's. 51-71-2-150-246 & 247 Specify that you want the black mesh grilles when you talk to your parts guy. |
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12-03-2012, 11:11 AM | #8 |
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I was at my dealership this weekend and had them put on Performance Kidney's. 51-71-2-150-246 & 247. I was told that they do not fit my 2012. Anyone have experience with this. Also the lower mesh, the part numbers you gave, are those for the black mesh?
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12-03-2012, 12:09 PM | #9 |
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My X is 2011 but I don't think the 2012 hood/grille design changed. To be sure, I'm checking with my parts guy. The mesh grille part numbers I listed should be for the black units but again, double check with your parts guy when you place an order.
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12-05-2012, 05:02 PM | #10 |
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i have OE bmw performance gloss grills on my sept 2012 build x5d...they fit perfectly.
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12-07-2012, 05:34 PM | #12 |
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Just got the performance grills and upper mesh from Oscar at Morristowm BMW. He had a tech install them for free. Looks great but now I have to do the lower. I'll post pictures this weekend
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05-07-2013, 07:46 AM | #18 |
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Here's the diagram for the parts. #17 is the item you're looking for. http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/201...agramCallOut=1
I pulled these off my vehicle and PlastiDipped em since they don't come in black. |
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06-05-2013, 02:23 AM | #20 |
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I want to do this to my truck. I already did the kidneys and the mid grille. I want to do the lower also, but don't want to remove the bumper. Has anyone been successful at painting the lower grille? Any objections to painting?
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